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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,130.94, 320,917.34 and 119,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,130.94, 320,917.34 and 119,357.28 is: 178,880.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,130.94 : 320,917.34 = 119,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,130.94/320,917.34 = 119,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,130.94x = 320,917.34 × 119,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,130.94x = 38,303,820,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,303,820,807.24/214,130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,880.37

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